MATHEMATICS COURSES
MATHEMATICS (MATH)
ASC 092 Beginning Algebra F&S 3 credits
Fundamental skills in mathematics beginning with basic arithmetic and concluding with elementary algebra. Topics designed for those students with little or no mathematics background who wish to prepare for future study in mathematics. Will not satisfy the mathematics/science/ technology requirements at BSC and will not be accepted for credit at transfer institutions.
MATH 102 Intermediate Algebra F&S SM 3 credits
Prerequisite: ASC 092, or qualifying ACT or COMPASS score.
Review of basic algebra concepts including signed numbers, linear equations and inequalities, operations with algebraic fractions, exponents, radicals, systems of equations and inequalities, and the quadratic formula. Will not satisfy the mathematics/science/technology requirements at BSC and will not be accepted for credit at transfer institutions. It is expected that Spring 2012 will be the last session or semester that Math 102 will be offered. Alternate courses are in development. Contact your advisor for more information.
MATH 103 College Algebra F&S SM 4 credits
Prerequisite: Qualifying ACT or COMPASS score. Solutions of linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, graphing functions and relations, polynomial and rational functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponential and logarithmic functions.
MATH 104 Finite Mathematics F&S 3 credits
Prerequisite: Qualifying ACT or COMPASS score. Topics include functions, matrices, modeling, linear systems, linear programming, the simplex method, probability and statistics, and mathematics of finance.
MATH 105 Trigonometry F&S 2 credits
Prerequisites: Math 103. Functions of the general angle, graphs of the trigonometric functions, inverse functions, identities, trigonometric equations, and applications.
MATH 107 Pre-Calculus F&S 4 credits
Prerequisite: Qualifying ACT or COMPASS score. Selected topics from algebra and trigonometry with special emphasis on how they apply to the study of calculus. Topics covered include solutions of equations and inequalities, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and circular functions and their graphs.
MATH 137 Applied Algebra F&S SM 3 credits
Prerequisite: ASC 092, or qualifying ACT or COMPASS score. (Refer to the online catalog for updated placement information.) An intermediate algebra course for students enrolled in technology programs. Topics include properties of real numbers, algebraic expressions, factoring, formula manipulation, graphing, linear equations, quadratic equations, solving systems of equations, simultaneous equations, exponents, radicals and logarithmic equations. NOTE: This course satisfies general education
requirements for the AAS, diploma and certificate.
MATH 146 Applied Calculus I F&S 3 credits
Prerequisite: Math 103. Limits, continuity, differentiation, integration and differential equations are included with many examples drawn from business, economics, management, life and social sciences.
MATH 165 Calculus I F&S SM 4 credits
Prerequisites: Math 107, MATH 103 and MATH 105 or qualifying ACT or COMPASS score. Review of analytic geometry, limits and continuity, derivatives of functions of one variable with applications, L'Hopital's rule, antidifferentiation, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, numerical integration, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic functions.
MATH 166 Calculus II F&S SM 4 credits
Prerequisites: Math 165. Applications of the definite integral including areas, volumes of solids of revolution, surface areas and centroids; techniques of integration, parametric equations, polar equations, improper integrals, and tests of convergence for sequences and series.
MATH 208 Discrete Mathematics Spring 3 credits
Prerequisite: Math 165. Study of sets, relations, functions, graph theory, Boolean algebra, combinatorics, logic and induction with particular emphasis on their application to computer science.
MATH 210 Elementary Statistics F&S SM 3 credits
Prerequisite: Qualifying ACT or COMPASS score. An introduction to statistical methods of gathering, presenting and analyzing data. Topics include probability and probability distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and linear regression and correlation.
MATH 220 Probability and Statistics Spring 3 credits
Prerequisite: MATH 166 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 166. Study of basic probability theory including probability functions for both discrete and continuous data. Sampling distributions, point and interval estimations, hypothesis testing and regression and correlation theory are also explored with emphasis placed on applications of each method.
MATH 227 Applied Linear Algebra Fall 3 credits
Prerequisite: MATH 166 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 166. Vectors and matrices, systems of linear equations and inequalities, mappings, determinants, linear programming and the simplex method.
MATH 265 Calculus III F&S 4 credits
Prerequisites: Math 166. Vectors and the geometry of space, functions of several variables with applications, lines and planes in space, gradient vectors and directional derivatives, multiple integration with applications, divergence and curl, line and surface integrals.
MATH 266 Introduction to Differential Equations Spring 3 credits
Prerequisite: MATH 265 or department approval. Study of first and second order differential equations, linear differential equations, Laplace transforms, systems of equations, approximate solutions by numerical methods, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Special emphasis is given to applications in a variety of fields.
MATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I F&S 4 credits
Prerequisite: Math 103 or consent of instructor. Sets, divisibility, primes, number systems, number bases other than ten, number theory and problem solving. This class is designed specifically for elementary education majors. Three hours of class and one two-hour lab per week.
MATH 294 Independent Study 1-3 credits
Independent or directed study of special topics in mathematics. Department chairperson approval is required.
MATH 299 Special Topics in Mathematics BD 1-3 credits
Repeatable up to six semester hours. An examination of special topics in mathematics.
MATH 195-295 Service Learning 1-3 credits
Maximum of six semester hours. Service learning may be accomplished by one of three methods: Joining a club that has a public service component, doing volunteer work at a non-profit organization, or taking a course that links public service with its curriculum.
MATH 197-297 Cooperative Education/lnternship F&S SM 1-3 credit hours each
Repeatable up to a maximum of six hours. Work hours are arranged by employer, advisor and student. Progress is checked by oral and written reports from the employer. Periodic student-advisor conferences are required to discuss progress or problems. Students are required to submit an accounting of their experiences to their instructor. All co-op experiences are based on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis. Department chair approval is required.
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